A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "1" on a typical H1 segment?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links several smaller area networks together over a wide geographical area.
In the unbalanced signal transmission system, which answer best represents the number 3?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that can have 8, 16, or 32 inputs powered by 24Vdc, or 120Vac??
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as connecting the input signal of one device, with the converter itself?
Which of the solutions below is best used with analog transmissions in the field to help prevent errors in transmissions?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a input status would use?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that systematically allows for devices to initiate communication?
Choose the best answer that represents the bit rate of a 14400 baud rate.
Which of the answers below best defines the amount of devices that a DeviceNet segment can handle at one time (omitting the scanner)?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow the control of an employees access level in the system?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the transition point between the target and normal conditions?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below should have the longest response times?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as allowing control of remote pump and compressor stations?
Which of the answers below is not a common fiber optic connector in the instrumentation field? Choose the answer that best applies.
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used with discrete data where more information is needed?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the switch interacts with?
There are many options to choose from for alarm states. Which of the following alarm states can be best described as when the operating conditions automatically suppress an alarm?
Which of the answers below best reflects a guided medium?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make the I/O of a DCS and it's associated controllers communicate?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as direct communication with a field device initiated by the scanner module?
Which of the answers below best describes the cable used for the drop lines in the DeviceNet transmission system?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are standard 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the input status registers addresses?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that is suitable for larger networks?
Which of the terms below best describes the effect of light arriving at different times at a receiver in a fiber optic transmission?